Old Yundum Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Old Yundum?

Public holidays observed in Old Yundum include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Gambia, since Old Yundum doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Old Yundum, Western

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Old Yundum. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Old Yundum.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Old Yundum observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Independence Day on February 18) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Old Yundum.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Old Yundum, Western

This is Gambia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Gambia's country-level and Western holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Old Yundum as anywhere else in Gambia.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Old Yundum

These are Gambia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Gambia's country and Western holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Old Yundum just as everywhere else in Gambia.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independence Day	February 18	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.op.gov.gm

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Old Yundum

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independence Day	Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Old Yundum

Businesses in Old Yundum generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Gambia: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Old Yundum, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 12,042 and running on the Africa/Banjul time zone, Old Yundum follows Gambia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Old Yundum Public Holidays

Are banks in Old Yundum closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Old Yundum close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Old Yundum?

Public holidays observed in Old Yundum include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Gambia, since Old Yundum doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Old Yundum?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Old Yundum so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Old Yundum differ from other cities in Gambia?

No — public holidays in Gambia are set nationally, not city by city, so Old Yundum observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Gambia. This page is a convenient Old Yundum-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Old Yundum use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Old Yundum runs on the Africa/Banjul time zone. Since Gambia's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Old Yundum — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Old Yundum's public holiday dates come from?

Old Yundum follows Gambia's national statutory holidays, published via www.op.gov.gm — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Old Yundum Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Independence Day (February 18)

📍 Old Yundum Quick Facts

State / Province: Western

Population: 12,042

Time Zone: Africa/Banjul

Coordinates: 13.3625°, -16.6861°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +00:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Emergency Number: 117

Driving Side: Right side

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